Senior Maintenance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Senior Maintenance Assistant in Milton Keynes, where you will ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for vulnerable individuals. This role offers career development opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere. Responsibilities include facility maintenance, conducting audits, and liaising with contractors. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and additional benefits.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities are fit for purpose and maintained.
• Conduct regular checks and repairs on buildings.
• Participate in a 1-week on-call rota for emergency maintenance.

Skills

DIY skills

Teamwork

Communication

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Introduction

Join Chadwick Lodge in Milton Keynes as a Senior Maintenance Assistant, where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Senior Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service's facilities are fit for purpose, gardening, and regularly conducting audits to identify and repair faults, ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff, and visitors.

You will work alongside an established team, handling all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.

All necessary training will be provided, and you will join a dedicated team where you can make a positive difference and develop your career. There are numerous courses available to help you grow professionally. If you have the aspiration, capability, and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can support you in achieving your career goals.

As a Senior Maintenance Assistant, you will be:

• Ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities, and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Using good DIY skills to maintain safety for service users.
• Conducting regular checks and maintenance.
• Repairing and maintaining all buildings.
• Liaising with a manager to report faults and defects.
• Participating in a 1-week on-call rota for emergency maintenance.
• Supporting contractors on-site and completing all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Follow systems and procedures.
• Have previous experience in a maintenance role.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure high-quality service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

You will be based at Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View, which are medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programs for service users detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) with a history of offending behavior.

The services offer a broad spectrum of evidence-based therapeutic interventions involving service users at every stage. The multidisciplinary team, led by a consultant, possesses extensive clinical and research experience in forensic psychiatry. All programs aim to reduce re-offending risk and maximize each service user's potential and quality of life.

Chadwick Lodge’s secure services care for individuals with complex and enduring mental illnesses who need stability to benefit from multidisciplinary interventions and transition to community settings when possible.

What you will get:

• An annual salary of £26,000
• 33 days of annual leave plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities for a healthy work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.